This comes after last September’s Matson molasses spill revealed shortcomings in emergency operations.

“We felt it was time that there are concrete steps that we can take now to ensure that this never happens again, while we wait for investigations to conclude,” said Rep. Lee (D) Kailua.

“Updating our spill response plans, making sure that we are able to clean up the area efficiently and effectively. Making sure that there is going to be greater communication between departments in the years to come,” said Sen. Mike Gabbard (D) Kapolei, Makakilo.